AAA quality Web3 games are often few and far between, but as Axie Infinity shows, blockchain games have the potential to go global if the gameplay is there to facilitate this.
Further, as the fourth quarter of 2023 continues to hint that the next crypto bull run is on the horizon, now more than ever is the time to look for the next must-have blockchain gaming venture… whether it’s for profit taking, or just because you love Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming.
Anyway – and as you may have already heard – one of the most impressive projects to emerge from the ongoing crypto winter is Pikamoon – a Pokémon-like Player-versus-Player (PvP) metaverse world that offers a plethora of possibilities for DeFi gamers and investors alike.
With the game’s highly anticipated beta launch just around the corner, this article will explore what Pikamoon’s NFT gaming experience has to offer, and why it might be a good idea to get in on the third and final $ PIKA presale round.
Dreva: a mystical blockchain world anchored in civil conflict
Regardless of marketing, tokenomics, and any other form of hype-inducing practices, the underlying value of any game project comes down to two things: the all-encompassing gameplay and lore.
This is an ethos that Pikamoon developers have adopted to its core, as before plans for a comprehensive and holder-empowering tokenomics ecosystem were published, the game’s setting, aesthetics, and overall gameplay dynamics were first invented.
In what can roughly be described as the inauguration of Pokémon in Web3, this is where Dreva enters the picture… a mystical virtual world set within the ever-expanding Pikaverse.
Dreva plays host to six magically diverse elemental factions; Earth, Rock, Water, Fire, Air and Thunder – where Dreva, despite working together in the real world, manifests as a virtual world fueled by tension between the different elemental regions. More specifically, this tension has flared (and become too great) due to the ongoing conflicts between the respective ‘Pikamoon’ populations in each region.
This in turn is the extensive lore and premise behind the entire Pikamoon gaming experience, as if you were competing against each other in a series of PvP and offline battle scenarios. Central questions about Dreva’s all-important power dynamics may be resolved once and for all. for everyone.
Pikamoon’s P2E gaming experience
With exploration, strategy and combat as core themes, players navigate Dreva via in-game Pikamoon characters.
In true Web3 style, Pikamoons exist as NFTs that reside in Ethereum… where, in an effort to get as many DeFi gamers and investors on board as possible, they will be initially distributed – FREE – to anyone who owns the game’s native $PIKA token.
Such gamified NFT characters – each with a unique appearance of cosmetic and combat-related features – serve as the backbone for every gamer’s Pikamoon experience, as after acquiring them and developing their dynamic potential, they can be deployed in a series of intense PvP battles. scenarios… where there is only one winner.
Actually, that’s a little lie, because while only one Pikamoon NFT can emerge victorious, every blockchain gamer will be rewarded with PIKA ($PIKA) for their activity in the game (with the winner still controlling the majority of course). takes home). of the prize pool). Simply put, such P2E dynamics also act as a tool to drive engagement beyond Pikamoon’s AAA-level gameplay offering.
Furthermore, what players decide to do with their PIKA winnings is up to them, as in addition to taking profits through selling on centralized crypto exchanges (CEX), PIKA can be used in the in-game Pikamoon Store to get boosts and health drinks to buy. and weapons for their gamified NFT (as well as for purchasing brand new Pikamoon NFT clan members).
In addition to the online modes, Pikamoon also targets blockchain gamers who want to engage in more casual offline gaming contexts. Here, not only are the barriers to P2E gaming lowered, but there are also more opportunities for PIKA to circulate (and therefore thrive).
PIKA – How does it work in Pikamoon?
As you may have already gathered, PIKA is the unequivocal backbone of Dreva’s DeFi economy (and is therefore poised for the moon once the game gains industry-shaking momentum during the next crypto bull run).
As previously mentioned, the token’s underlying utility lies in the purchasing power for things like magic boosts, health potions, and weapons for players’ gamified Pikamoon NFTs… which in themselves – and through their combat-related enhancements – also serve as investment vehicles. for even more PIKA rewards.
On the other hand, Pikamoon players who want real paydays can easily exchange their tokens for fiat currency… where in the case of tokens earned in-game, 100% profit margins can be enjoyed.
That said, profit margins of a similar nature (or perhaps greater once mass adoption is achieved) can be achieved through the purchase of beneficial PIKA tokens in pre-sale.
In an effort to cultivate community, hype and, most importantly, investment-linked capital for developers, a whopping 15 billion such heavily discounted Presale tokens were brought forward by the Pikamoon team… of which almost 12 billion (80 %) were sold. at the moment of writing. This, in turn, has attracted more than $4.15 million in investment from members of the early adoption community.
As a reward for supporting the project in its early stages, the remaining 20% of the PIKA presale can be picked up for just $0.0006 per token… meaning there’s still plenty of in-game and IRL profit-taking opportunities on offer sit down (so don’t worry… you still have time to intervene).
Going forward, the Pikamoon team has come up with several strategies to integrate even more usability into the token. First, deflationary dynamics will emerge as 0.5% of the 50 billion supply is burned in trades… while simple economics suggest that reduced supply combined with ruthless demand from DeFi gamers will ensure that PIKA starts pumping.
Secondly, the staking features will be implemented after the official launch of PIKA, meaning that in addition to the in-game usage, investors can also receive annual percentage rate (APY) interest payments for simply holding the popular crypto asset.
The upcoming beta launch of Pikamoon
With over 10,000 Whitelisters, 20,000 Twitter followers, 10,000 Discord and Telegram members, and 100 ambassadors and influencers, Pikamoon is all set for its historic beta launch.
For a taste of what to expect, check out the trailer below… thanks to OG Pikamoon’s ‘Torrentar’ and ‘Blazewig’ for showing off how the game’s PvP battle system works.
The #Pikamoon Beta is coming 🧨
➡️ https://t.co/C5tBUfDnks // $PIKA
Final phase before launch 🚀
$100 giveaway – RT, like and tag 2 ☑️ pic.twitter.com/yRwW4d5y3d
— Pikamoon (@PikaMoonCoin) October 19, 2023
The #PikaArmy
Despite its undeniable potential, you might be wondering how an unreleased game managed to cultivate such an engaged, cross-platform community.
In simple terms, the game’s forward-facing character, Nix, has a lot to say about this, as through his continued commitment to keeping PIKA investors informed about the game’s developments, a dedicated #PikaArmy has emerged on various social media channels.
When it comes to what unites the ever-growing #PikaArmy – away from their pure passion for the Pikaverse that is – Nix regularly posts alpha-loaded ‘Pikamoon Diary’ entries, while also hosting various AMAs and $100 PIKA giveaways on Tweet (X).
#Pikamoon Presale agendas 🎥
(Episode 14) // $PIKAYouTube ➡️ https://t.co/eYAl55n2JD
▪️RT / Like / Subscribe – to try and win $25 $PIKA pic.twitter.com/LEzhnHFKFZ
— Pikamoon (@PikaMoonCoin) October 28, 2023
Additionally, there is a team of global influencers spreading the word Pikamoon, which, by being on the radars of many crypto investors and influential figures, has seen the game featured by publishers such as Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and many more.
Disclaimer: This is a paid post and should not be treated as news/advice.